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Willow Health Media is Kenya’s first independent, digital newsroom dedicated exclusively to health and science journalism. It is a non profit organisation where evidence meets storytelling, turning complex health issues into clear, compelling narratives.
Founded in 2024, Willow was born out of a belief that an informed public is essential to achieving health equity. Like its namesake the resilient willow tree, our work is rooted, healing, and far-reaching.
Before he became the man now rebuilding Kenya’s health system, Dr Ouma Oluga was just a curious child near a village phone booth, at the wrong place, at the wrong time, on the worst day of his life.
Our Journey
Since its founding, Willow Health Media has been committed to transforming public health communication through trusted journalism, powerful storytelling, and strategic partnerships.
Explore the milestones that have shaped our journey and the impact we continue to make in advancing health knowledge across Africa.
Gates Foundation Africa Director Dr Paulin Basinga says AI can make clinics faster and smarter. But without nurses, medicines and
As aid shrinks and debt rises, Kenya has committed $58 million (Ksh7.5 billion) to maternal and newborn care, seeking to
One patient record helped Dr Ange Thaina Ndizeye save a mother’s life. She believes AI can help save many more
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Kenya's healthcare reforms: How SHA fits into a decades-long journey | Dr Daniel Mwai
The making of Dr Ouma Oluga: Family, medicine and public service | White Coat Diaries
The untold story of Dr Ouma Oluga | White Coat Diaries Promo
‘Why must we suffer?’ Persons with disabilities struggle to access government services
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Data-driven health stories covering outbreaks, policy and patient experiences
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Willow TV, White Coat Diaries, Lifeline Dialogues and Documentary features
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Engaging audiences through multimedia health storytelling
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2026
This recognition reflects Dr. Mercy Korir’s leadership in advancing evidence-based health journalism and her commitment to amplifying stories that shape health policy.
2026
Willow Health Media won Gold in both the Best Emerging News Provider in Africa and Best Data Visualisation categories, alongside Silver and Bronze awards for Willow Explainers.
2026
Barely eighteen months after launch, Willow walked into AMEA 2026 and emerged among the biggest winners with deeply reported, impact-driven, human-centred journalism as Christopher Kipsang was named Journalist of the Year 2026
2026
Kipsang’s double triumph as Journalist of the Year and Best Health Reporting, was anchored in his Photo Essay.
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